Having a good day

Today I decided to have a really good day. Why I don’t do this every day I don’t know. I guess I do, just not to the same extent. Today I decided to have an exceptionally good day.

To help things along and keep me in a good mood when I’ve got the ‘good day’ vibe I:

Use something fancy in the bathroom – something I’ve been saving (usually something from lush, or a hair treatment etc)

Put on really good music. Or music I haven’t heard before. And I listen to it and dance. Whether I’m on a train ( more of a subtle bopping and wiggling) at the shop (random twirling, spring in my step) or at home (footloose is the only word to describe this).

Eat something I really like that I don’t have all the time. Even better if it’s something good for me because then I don’t feel guilty about eating it either. Today it was a stash of fresh fruit (cherries, plum, peach, nectarine, banana) yum yum yum.

Interact with as many people as possible. Whether it’s saying hello, giving them a compliment, serving them even better than I normally do, or just smiling in their direction. Having people smile at you is one of the best happy-making feelings ever.

Hugs! See people that love you. (I haven’t done this yet today, but plan on getting my hugs in tonight) I think everyone should get at least 3 hugs a day.

Make something to remind you of your day. Even if it’s something stupid. Like a poorly taken, poorly photoshopped photo of you with cherries as earrings that’s unabashedly inspired by a film poster. If it reminds you of your great day AND one of your favourite films, you get bonus points.

Get physical. Again with the dancing. The twist is my new thing. You get a full body workout when you bring out the leg kicks and hopping about – and it’s so much fun you’ll barely be able to breathe from all the giggling. Find a tiled floor and wear a slippery pair of socks.

Go to bed early and do something that makes you go to sleep with a smile on your face. Whether you’re curling up with a book or a partner, get comfy and horizontal. Go to sleep smiling and start the whole thing off again tomorrow.

Lots of good stuff to aspire to! It’s always good to get a reminder to be happy! I see you like Rufus Wainwright. I saw him live in Philadelphia. He was awesome both his voice and his piano skills. His sister Martha (who was singing backup ) kicked ass too. Oh God I’m old I also saw his FATHER Louden WIII !! Going back to the happy list now!!Cheers, Susan